Height Collection (#43)

Merryweather Turntable
In 1908 Merryweathers designed and constructed the first motor fire-ladder built on the one-engine principle, using the same motor which propelled the vehicle

Costume / Photo 1902
A young woman wears a plain gored skirt & a blouse trimmed with lace with an all-round collar of a sensible height. A V shaped belt emphasizes her small waist

Giraffe, 18th Century
A fine 18th century depiction of the CAMELEOPARD, albeit with a somewhat exaggerated idea of its height

Costume / Men 17th Century
French gentilshommes dressed in the height of male fashion

Town & Country Costumes
Urban elegance confronts rustic simplicity - a London couple in the height of fashion meet a country bumpkin and his girl whose smartness cannot match their chic

Balloon Lightened
A scene in the basket of a balloon. One man consults the altimeter : another empties sand to lighten the balloon and gain height, a third releases a carrier-pigeon

Overcoming Vertigo
The would-be aviator should overcome sensations of vertigo by familiarising himself with the sight of terrestrial scenes observed from a height

Simeon Stylites
SIMEON STYLITES Syrian ascetic who chose to spend 30 years of his life on a pillar whose height was gradually increased to 40 cubits

Le Besniers Device
LE BESNIER, of Sable, France, could not rise from the ground, but launched from a height could cross a river with his flapping paddles

WILDE (1856-1900)
OSCAR WILDE at the height of his success

Emile Aubrun spotting submarines from his aeroplane
The French aviator Emile Aubrun (1881-1967) at Cherbourg demonstrates that submarines under water can be detected from aircraft flying at a height of 500 metres

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Reaching New Heights: From Leon Trotsky's Revolutionary Aspirations to Colonel Norton Conquering Everest" In 1920, the towering figure of Leon Trotsky symbolized the height of revolutionary fervor as he led the Bolshevik movement in Russia. Meanwhile, at a breathtaking altitude of 28, 000 feet on Mount Everest in 1924, Colonel Norton defied gravity and pushed human limits to reach unprecedented heights. During World War I, a British Royal Navy recruitment poster urged young men to rise above their fears and join the ranks for a chance to soar to new heights of honor and bravery. Similarly, a Metropolitan Police recruitment poster called upon individuals with ambition and determination to scale great heights in service of their community. Nature too has its own way of embracing height. A Red Admiral butterfly basking on a sunlit plant showcases how even creatures find solace and beauty when they elevate themselves towards warmth and light. Boots The Chemist became synonymous with quality healthcare products that elevated people's well-being by providing them with remedies that helped them stand tall against ailments. The marriage between Greville Worthington and Diana Duncombe epitomized love reaching new heights as two souls embarked on an eternal journey together from that day forward. In Ireland's County Fermanagh lies Cuilcagh Mountain Park where adventurers embark on the Legnabrocky Trail leading them up towards the summit. Here nature lovers can experience awe-inspiring views from great heights while reconnecting with Mother Earth. Trevithick's Railway revolutionized transportation by introducing steam locomotives that propelled humanity into an era where distances were conquered at remarkable speeds never before imagined possible - truly raising society's expectations for what was achievable through innovation. Kings Cross station in London served as both gateway and departure point for countless travelers embarking on journeys that would take them far beyond their comfort zones - physically elevating themselves towards new horizons filled with opportunities and adventures.